as in regulating
to make changes to (something) in order to keep a desirable balance, proportion, etc.
He takes insulin to modulate his blood sugar levels. She kept talking during the performance, making no effort to modulate her voice.
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Recent Examples of modulating
The approach that works for him involves periodized nutrition, modulating his fat and carbohydrate consumption based on his day-to-day training needs.
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Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 5 Mar. 2026
Joe was modulating it brilliantly and knowing how much of it to use and not to.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
But these are still non-modifiable, so most people will still depend on modulating their environment to achieve peak longevity, at least for now.
—Gilberto Lopes, STAT, 12 Feb. 2026
Its main tool is its ability to raise and lower interest rates, modulating the pace of economic growth to keep unemployment low and inflation steady.
—Binyamin Appelbaum, Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2026
Besides modulating your emotions, serotonin also acts as a natural appetite suppressant, so a lack thereof can trigger overeating.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 15 Jan. 2026
The robot autonomously handles uncertainties, such as variations in material positioning and connection points, dynamically adjusting its posture and modulating force during the insertion and removal of flexible wiring harnesses.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 18 Dec. 2025
Under the agreement, Kingwhale will integrate LifeLabs’ temperature-modulating technologies into its manufacturing.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
Emerging therapies are increasingly focused on modulating specific inflammatory pathways at the molecular and genetic levels.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 5 Mar. 2026
Joe was modulating it brilliantly and knowing how much of it to use and not to.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
But these are still non-modifiable, so most people will still depend on modulating their environment to achieve peak longevity, at least for now.
—Gilberto Lopes, STAT, 12 Feb. 2026
Its main tool is its ability to raise and lower interest rates, modulating the pace of economic growth to keep unemployment low and inflation steady.
—Binyamin Appelbaum, Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2026
Besides modulating your emotions, serotonin also acts as a natural appetite suppressant, so a lack thereof can trigger overeating.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 15 Jan. 2026
The robot autonomously handles uncertainties, such as variations in material positioning and connection points, dynamically adjusting its posture and modulating force during the insertion and removal of flexible wiring harnesses.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 18 Dec. 2025
Under the agreement, Kingwhale will integrate LifeLabs’ temperature-modulating technologies into its manufacturing.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
Emerging therapies are increasingly focused on modulating specific inflammatory pathways at the molecular and genetic levels.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modulating
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The village also plans an ordinance regulating loud noises, as the loud noise ordinance provides little information on enforcement.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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Multiple states have argued that legalizing and regulating sports betting is under the jurisdiction of local regulators and outside the authority of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, which regulates event contracts and the prediction markets.—
Contessa Brewer,
CNBC,
17 Mar. 2026
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Cover and cook, adjusting heat as needed to maintain a simmer, 9 minutes.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 Mar. 2026
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Castro said the difficulty of adjusting could become clearer with time.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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While state lawmakers have passed nearly 50 new laws aimed at improving youth mental health, Colorado Health Institute found 44% of kids who needed care last year didn't get it due to a lack of money or insurance.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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While trading away Osa Odighizuwa and Solomon Thomas certainly doesn’t make the defense better on paper, the team also acquired draft capital in 2026 to go toward improving the defensive side of the ball.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Mar. 2026
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In theory, correcting low B12 levels could improve energy and help people maintain lifestyle changes that support weight loss.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Her job at the magazine involved correcting writers’ grammar and prose before publication, a role to which Chandler took offense.—
Jake Lundberg,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Modulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modulating. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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